S : Love. Please say something. Tell me, you didn't.
Annika looked away.
S : You don't need to protect me, love. So, you don't have to lie. Please. I trust you. Don't betray me.
A : I did!
Shivaay continuously blinked his eyes to avoid the tears from rolling down.
S : Why ? Answer me dammit! I'm not talking to a non-living thing. Look at me. Annika !!
Annika trembled in both fear, and guilt. Shivaay pushed her against the wall, and put his hands up. He touched the sides of her neck with the tips of his fingers. He knew she's fragile. But, unlikely his anger overpowered his heart.
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O : Shivaay! What on earth you think you're doing ?!
S : Don't annoy me, Om.
O : If Annika was here——
S : Do not take her name! Just do not!
Shivaay gritted his teeth, as the booze burnt his throat. Omkara stalked forward, and harshly pulled him back.
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Gratitude, Love Comrade.